Choosing the right Linux distribution for your VPS deployment can significantly impact your system’s security, performance, and maintenance overhead. In 2025, three distributions stand out as enterprise-grade choices: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, Debian 12, and Rocky Linux 9. Each offers distinct…
Introduction Choosing the right database management system for your VPS deployment can significantly impact your application’s performance, scalability, and maintainability. In 2025, three database systems continue to dominate the open-source landscape: PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB. Each offers unique advantages in…
Introduction The infrastructure-as-code landscape experienced a seismic shift in 2023 when HashiCorp changed Terraform’s licensing from Mozilla Public License 2.0 to Business Source License 1.1. This prompted the Linux Foundation to create OpenTofu, a truly open-source fork that maintains full…
As cloud-native applications demand stronger security boundaries and multi-tenant isolation, traditional containerization is evolving beyond standard Docker containers. Three technologies have emerged as leaders in secure container runtime environments: gVisor, Kata Containers, and Firecracker MicroVMs. Each offers distinct approaches to…
The In-Memory Database Landscape Shift The in-memory database ecosystem experienced significant turbulence in 2024 when Redis transitioned from its BSD license to a dual-license model. This change sparked widespread concern among developers and organizations relying on Redis for caching, session…
Introduction While Tailscale offers excellent mesh networking capabilities, many organizations prefer self-hosting their control plane for enhanced privacy, compliance, or cost considerations. Headscale is an open-source implementation of Tailscale’s coordination server that provides the same mesh networking functionality while giving…
Introduction Deploying a production-ready Kubernetes cluster can be complex and resource-intensive. K3s, the lightweight Kubernetes distribution by Rancher, solves this challenge by providing a fully compliant Kubernetes experience with minimal resource requirements and simplified deployment. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll…
Virtual private networks have evolved significantly, with modern mesh networking solutions offering compelling alternatives to traditional VPN architectures. When deploying on a VPS, choosing between WireGuard, Tailscale, and ZeroTier requires understanding their fundamental differences in performance, security models, and operational…
Introduction As quantum computing advances, traditional cryptographic algorithms face potential vulnerabilities. Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) provides a proactive defense against future quantum attacks on TLS connections. The X25519+Kyber hybrid key exchange combines the proven security of classical elliptic curve cryptography with…
Introduction Running services on an IPv6-only VPS offers significant advantages including reduced costs, improved performance, and future-proofing your infrastructure. However, exposing these services to the broader internet—where many users still rely on IPv4—presents a unique challenge. This tutorial demonstrates how…
